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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
THE SELECTS OF SOCIETY.
ST. PAuL's UPPER TEN ON THE
OUTS.

N1HEE.a
cleveland's Visit Caused It PariIous
Predicament of Committeemen-Their
Selection OF Ladies Creates Consid era
bis Ill Feeling.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Oct. ia bomb of
~pretcntious size has exploded with tell
ing effect, and the mangled members of
our best society are still flying through
space. 1t was decided some time ago
thas a large committee, to consist Of
about $50 to 200 members, should be
selected TO properly receive the president
and his wife upon their arrival in st.
Paul. ID. HI. Moon was made chairman
OF this committee, whose wife is a leader
In swell society. Daniel was out of
town, SO the other members OF the com
m1ttee decided that they would make out
a list OF the most prominent of st. Paul
people, and these should constitute the
committee. About this time some of tie
bluest of the blue decided that invita-
tions should be sent to those favored
Who were to be the reception committee
OF the evening, and these invitations
hould entitle the one thus honored to
bring along an extra lady.
Then the 800 or 400 that this would
make were to go to the Hotel Ryan be-
fore the common motley tkrong arrived,
and be introduced in private to the chief
magistrate of the nation and his lovely
wife. After they had comfortably enter.
tanned themselves and the president and
wife, the doors were to open and the
crowd was to be allowed to pass along
this line of ladies and gentlemen, who
were to becomingly array themselves in
q double row liz the corridors of the Ryan,
the president and his wife to stand at the
end, the common herd to march ND the
avenue thus made. 1t was all very
pretty, a very pleasant little bit of social
enterprise, but it did not work.
The first thing that entered, as a rude
wedge, to split the shrewdly planned en-
terprise was this: In the list of ladies
VINO were to be invited was the beautiful
wife of United States Senator Davis.
For a long time certain leaders on Piety
Hill nave not considered Mrs. Davis blue
Dlooded enough to be recognized socially.
simply because she kept millinery store
before her marriage. The same spirit
showed itself in this present instance,
and 1T was given out among the select
that III she was to welcome President
Cleveland the residents Of Piety Hill
would remain at home, SO the scheme
had to be dropped, although the invita-
tions had been ordered from an eastern
house.
1t then occurred to the committee that
they would simply select a committee of
five ladies, who should do the honors of
the evening and wait upon Mrs. Cleve
land. But here the trouble did begin In
earnest, for each one of the 150 feminine
representatives of st. Paul's culture and
wealth insisted that hers should be one
OF five ame 1t was a dilemma, in
deed, from which the puzzled committee
could see no escape, except in the orig
inal committee of $50, which of course
included Mrs. Senator Davis. So it was
decided to abandon the ladies' commit
tee. But q Juror has been created in So
ciety circles which is likely to be remem-
bered longer than the Cleveland visit
| itself,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
A BUSTED BANKING FIRM,
FAILURE OF MARTIN E. POST G CO.,
OF DENVER.

Bribed by a Candidates Agents-Will
Not Grant an Advance to Miners
Burned to Death--Gone to Protect
American missionaries.
DENVER, Col, Oct. 1.-THE banking
house of Morton E. Post & Go has sus-
pended owing t. their inability to realize
on loans. They say they expect to pay
dollar for dollar when the loans are set
tied up. They claim $9O3, 507 assets
against $494, 800 liabilities. The failure
was expected and causes little excite
ment, but a great many people who were
depositors will suffer. The figures given
by the bank are thought to be too favor
able and a branch bank at West Cliff,
Col, is also closed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
sHADowED. BY A DETECTIVE.
England Said to lay a Spy on Il
mond,s Movements.

England Said to Have a Spy on Es-
mond's Movements.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct. 11.-Esmond
and O'Connor. the members OF parlla-
ment who are speaking in New England
for thesIrfsh cause, are supposed to be
followed by an English detective. "A
well-dressed, smart appearing English
man was on Pier IS, in New York, Just
before the steamer Bristol left for this
city. It was noticed that he kept an eye
on the whereabouts OF Esmond and
O'Connor when they arrived and took
passage on the Bristol for this city.
The man had a IA Boston ticket, which
allowed him stop-over privileges, and
when he went to the baggage room on
the pier, he said he ,.belieyed he would
have the baggage checked for Fall
River From his actions during the
trip the officers of the steamer were Inn
pressed with the opinion that he was an
English detectiye, sent to this city to re-
port the movements of the Irish nation
aiist delegates, This opinion is further
strengthened by the fact that he returned
from Boston, was present at the meeting
IN the Academy, and went away shortly
after.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
The Unionists Anxious for peae,

LONDON, Oct. little unionists have
called a meeting If the executive counsel
of the party to be held in London, Octo-
Der n, and tremendous efforts will be
made to accomplish the object of the
gathering-to bring order out of chaos.
The leaders of the parties are acute to
the fact that something must be done TO
save the %unionists from ruin as an or,
organization distinct from the other poll
tical parties and have built great hopes
upon the ability of the coming meeting
to devise some means of extricating them
from the anomalous position they
at present and a full attendance is ex-
pecteds Mr.. Chamberlain will speak in
Belfast. Party feeling in that town is
running very high and Mr.. Chamber
lain's judgment in carrying ou. his al
most forgotten engagement to address
the Ulster u~nionists is questionable. The
meeting itself win be perfectly quiet,
however, but nobody can be found to
predict that there will not be plenty of
ructionS afterWard.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
MEETING OF MONEY KINGS.
Annual Convention of the American
Association,

Annual Convention of the American
Bankers Association.
~PITTsBURG, Pa, Oct. 1.-THE annual
convention of the American Bankers as
sociation, which meets at the Grand
opera house in this city Wednesday,
promises to be very largely attended. 1t
Is expected thar not, less than six hun
bred members will be present to take an
active part in the proceedings. DIR.
George Marsland, of New York, secre-
tary Of the association, arrived to com
ptete arrangements for the meeting. He
stated that the association represented.
directly and indirectly, 5000 banking in
stitutions in the United States, with an
aggregate capital of 81, 000,00 D coo. OF
this number ), 600 were national banks,
1000 private bankers, and the rest state
trust and savings banks. Reports re-
ceiyed indicate a season of gratifying
prosperity extending to all sections of tie
country, and that there are no apprehen.
sionso OF a panic.
Among the papers to, be read will be
an interesting account OF THE Financial
and Banking Process of the Year. by
United States Comptroller Trenholm;
THE Evils A~pprehended from the Sur.
plus in the United States Treasury by
ex-Cemptroller John j.. Knox; estate
Taxation Of National Banks.n by
~Chauncey P. Williams, of Albany, N.
Y, and the report on the thirty-one re-
ciprocity treaties between foreign coun-
tries and the United States for the re
turn of criminals chasged with forgery,
embezzicment,. and other crimes against
property.
The convention will be in session two
days. A reception will be given the
dele gates at the Monongahela house on
| Wednesday evening, and on Friday they
will be given an opportunity to visit the
principal industries and see the wonders
of natural gas.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
ANARCHISTS Will NOT HANG
Such is George Francis Trains Espresso,
Opinion.

Opinion.
CHICAGO, Oct. 11.-George Francis
Cosmos Psyche Train, who has come sll
the way from New York to SCALP the
press, release the condemned anarchists
give a cofln lecture, ETC., got up early
and met several reporters in the bath
rooms of the Palmer house. Before sub.
hitting to an interview he made all the
newspaper men disrobe and plunge into
the bath. with him. Then he talked
through his psyche, a little boy VIII was
also In the bath. Mr.. Train wouldn,t
shake hands.
NO said he through Psyche, 'syou,d
tap me of my psychological force, and 7
should be reduced to the level Of the
common herd then. / am full of cleo
trlcity. l and Eckert, of the Western
Union Telegraph company, are the only
men in the world with enough nerve
force in the body to telegraph 1000 miles
without a battery. If l impaired that
strength TO everybody 1 should come
down from the mountain to where / was
born and where l lived. Look here. y he
said, closing his hand violently and as
quickly throwing it open again. .see
that lightning fash of red, that shows
the vigor of my health. See how bright
that red is2 That means 300 years Of
life to me-"
will you get the anarchists out of
jail2" was asked. Certainly; they didn't
mean to hang 'em in the first place. T
saw that at once. If they did, why didn't
they do SO as soon as the decision of the
supreme court was announced? III tell
you, it was to be used as an election
dodge. The election comes off before
November; they won't hang 'em. The
papers are awfully excited about my COM
ing here. They think j am going to nm
set everything. Why Pm going to save
things from being upset. Ii they hang
those seven men, it will bring on a reyo-
luton like that of France-a reign of
terror. I'm going to saw your neck and
theirs by it."
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
state Democrat convention.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 1.-THE state dem
ocratic convention will meet Tuesday
evening in this city and he called to or
der by James e.. North, of Columbus,
chairman of the state central committee.
In what hall in the city the convention
will meet has not yet been determined.
The committee having this matter in
charge has met with no little difficulty in
securing a place, Application has been
made to the board of trade for the cham
Der of commerce and If this cannot be se-
cured the city hall will be called into re-
QUESTION. The Douglas county delega-
ton does not yet know for whom it will
vote for supreme judge. AS yet no can
didates are in the field but it is presumed
there will be several when the county
delegations have all arrived.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
safety Appliances for railroad Men,

DUBUQUE, Ia, Oct. ia mass maet-
ing was held at the opera house, adj
dressed by Hon. J.. 5. Coffin, one of the
railroad commissioners of the state, the
object of which was to arouse public SEN
timent SO that il will demand a greater
show of justice to railroad employees, and
to compel railroad companies to equip
cars with safety appliances, and to secure
to these men Sunday exemption from la
Dor. Mr.. Coffin was one of the commits
sioners lately here to investigate the col
lision of Sept. 16, in which five employees
of the company were killed. The com
mission viii obtain all the facts it can,
and at the conclusion submit it's report
to the governor. Mr.. Coffin hopes by
agitation of the subject to arouse public
sentiment so as to induce the legislature
at its coming session to enact such laws
us will guard the lives and insure greater
safety to employees. The clergy were well
represented. Several pastors closed their
churches, urging their congregation to
attend.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Oct. lit is
learned that a heavy robbery of a Pacific
express safe on the Iron Mountain road
occurred a few days ago, but the facts in
the matter have been suppressed. The
amount taken is yariously estimated
from $4,000 to $50, 600. On reaching
T~exarkana the messenger in charge
OF the safe had his way bills checked and
said he had TO go &c Dallas TO see the su-
.p~erintendent. He went, returned, went
co st. Louis and thence TO Illinois. Since
the discovery Of the robbery detectives
have been searching for him without
success. The messengers name is ]. B.
Owens, one of the oldest and most
trusted messengers In the service.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
FRAUDULENT PENSION CLAIMS.
Startling Discoveries Made by q specis
Examiner.

- $50
Startling Discoveries Made by q Special
Examiner.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.-Capt. Mobler,
of Illinois. who was employed under the
house of representatives in the forty
eighth congress, was appointed as
special examiner of the pension office a
few months ago. His Investigations
have convinced him that one-third or
more OF the pension applications are
fraudulent. In scores of cases that he
has personally investigated, the wit
nesses, who's corroboratory affidayits the
applicant filed, could neither read nor
write, and therefore had no knowledge
of the document they signed and swore
to beyond what the applicant or his at
torney told them. In most of these cases
the witnesses supposed they were merely
swearing that they knew the applicant
had been in the army, whereas their
%atfidavits set forth with great particu-
larity the wounds, sickness, or other
damage he applicant based his applica-
tion or When the witnesses were ques-
toned about these matters they denied
knowledge, and declared that If they had
swor to any such statements they had
done SO ig%norantly.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
travelling Men yietorlona.

DAVENPORT, Ia, Oct. 11-F. w.
Smith, president of the Iowa division of
the National Travelling Mems associa-
ton, has returned from st. Paul, whore
he had been comforting with President
Stickney, of the Minnesota aAd North
western railroad. The latter assured him
that he should mt once give formal notice
of the withdrawal of his road from the
Western Passenger association, and, as
soon as legally free, would place mileage
tickets on sale at 2 cents a mile. This
foreshadows the breaking up of the old
$25 rate for ], 200 mile tickets.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
Bitten Rx n xAttler.

DAYTON, o., Oct. 1.-THE dry season
has brought an increased number of rat
tie snakes into the marshy lands along
the Mad river and within the last month
reports of several people being bitten
have been brought in. On Huffman's
prairie, five miles east of here, a large
RATHER bit Frank Huffman's 4-year-old
French Norman colt on the nose, and the
splendid anima is dying in horrible suf-
fering from suffocation, his head being
swollen to the size of q -four barrel and
his throat almost entirely closed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
spat in HIS Face.

DUBLIN, Oct. 11.-During the Nit
chellstown inquest Mr.. Thomas j. Con-
don, M. P. for Tipperary, leaped from
his seat in the vacant space in front OF
the bench and threatened to thrash Mr..
Morphy, counsel for the crown. Being
prevented from laying violent hands
upon Mr.. Morphy the infuriated com
moner spat at his enemy and the crowd
in the room yelled its approval of the
act. Mr.. Condor was afterward ex-
amined and testified that the police did
everything in their power to provoke ], "a
row at Mitchellstown and declared that he
saw them use their batons before the
row began.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
The Press Must Not be muzz,od.

DUBLIN, Oct. 11.-An immense meet
ing was held in the round room to pro.
test against the governments prosecu-
ton OF the press. Mr.. Thomas Sexton
presided. Mr.. William O'Brien was
greatly cheered and almost overwhelmed
with congratulation of his triumph. Sew
eral English Journalists were present and
TOOK part. in the meeting. Resolutions
were passed pledging the people of Ire
land TO struggle unremmittingly for the
freedom OF the press. The utmost en-
thusiasm prevailed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
A Preachers change Of Faitb.

PEORIA, Ill, Oct. 1.-THE Rev. f. M.
Hayes, of Onarga, a Methodist minister
for thirteen years, who has preached in
Mason, Dewitt, Mclean, Adams and
Iroquois counties, and who has stood
high in the Methodist denomination,
preached at the Christian or Campbellite
church in Peoria, made a confession of
faith and was immersed He briefly
gave his reasons for his change of faith.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
buildings wrecked BY Dynamite.

New LISBON, o., Oct. ~11.-Three ter
rifle explosions aroused the people of this
place. The fire bells were rung and
great excitement prevailed. On exami-
nation it was found that the new jewelry
sore Of Cahill & Kemble had been liter
ally blown to pieces, Even the floor and
counters were destroyed, and the entire
building is a wreck. The Boston ba-
zaar, which adjoined also suffered much
damage. The loss cannot be estimated
at present, but will be heavy. 1t is sup
posed to be he work of dynamite in the
hands OF burglars, but the whole affair is
shrouded in. mystery.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
mighty National League Me.t,nr.

DUBLIN, Oct. 11.-An immense Ma
tional League meeting was held on Sun
day at the confluence of the Sair and Bar
row rivers in county Waterford. The
banks of the streams were covered with
people, and the waters were swarming
with boats. The usual resolutions de.
%nouncing the government and the police
Were passed. The police were completely
Outwitted
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
An Aged Man nurned to peatb.;

CHICAGO, Oct. 11.-Fire damaged the
fourth story of the building at No Sis
State street, to the extent of So, 900.
Richard Moore, aged go years, agent for
a drug house, was found dead in one of
The rooms, having evidently died from
suffocation. His wife was literally
roasted and died on the way to the hos
pital. Several persons were saved by
being taken from windows by the fire.
men. The fire was caused by the over
turning of a kerosene lamp.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
ress ant 1akntaiaa
a REAR END COLLISION.
PERSONS KILLED AND
MANY INJURED.
sEvERAl

Carriage Ride and Lunch for tho presi-
dent-Mrs. Cleveland Visits an Old Ae-
auaintance@-A Bad Gang OF Toughs
Broken Up-Rotei Fire.
HAMMOND, Ind, Oct. 1l.-on the Chi
cage s Atlantic railroad, while passenger
train No u was making some repairs, it
was run into by freight No. As following,
wrecking the sleeper In four coaches-
No one was hurt in the sleeper. Six
We're killed and fifteen wounded in the
COACHES Foursof the killed were burned
10 sdeath. The cause Of the collision was
the neglect Of No. ~ train to protect the
rear Of the train between Grove and
Kouts station.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
sriss spraEua 70 Go On the stage.

WARRINGTON, Oct. 11.-Social circles
here are surprised by the announcement
that Miss Ethel Sprague, the daughter
of Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague, and the
grand daughter OF the late Chief Justice
solomon Chase, is preparing for. her de-
but on the theatrical Stage. Miss
Sprague, it Is said, possesses remarkable
talent, and for some time past has been
under the instruction OF the eminent
masters of the European and American
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
A olseRAcEp FRENCH GENERAL
csffarelrs Sale of Decorations the Sen
sation Of the Hour.

LONDON, Oct. 11.-The arrest of Gen.
Caffarell, Mime Linonsin;and others i'm
piicsted in the sale of decorations Is the
leading and growing sensation here rs
well az in Paris. 1t appears that Gen.
Ferron, minister OF war summoned Gen.
Caifarell to him on Monday IAst and
questioned him closely rs to the truth OF
the Information that had been lodged
q .ainst him Gen. Cnffarell, it is under
stood, attempted to shield himself be-
hind a general denial, but made so la
msntable a failurs that he was at once
SUSPENDED from his position. This 40
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
an oyeraose ID Morphln.

AUBURN, Neb, Oct. 11.-Miss Emma
Reeves, q step-daughter OF Joseph Muir
dock, of South Auburn, died In bed from
an overdose of morphine. She was sub
ject to severe attacks OF neuralgia and
took the drug to relieve pam. No inquest
was held, although there is talk of one.
Her mother is Frustrated.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
Garrett CANNOT stop ~, n..,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 11.-An doubts as
to the ability of Robert Garrett to pre-
vent the transfer o. the Baltimore &
Ohio te~legraphllfne to the Western Union
have been set at rest, A. j. Drexel of
Drexel, Morgan & Co, who had consid-
cradle to do with the transaction, was
asked whether Mr.. Garrett could make
good the threats made in New Work re.
Gently, Mr. Drexef calmly replied:
Gem 0 prevent that transient Well,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
NJ Yellow Fever, but "Breakbone.'

WASHINGTON. Oct. ii. - Postmaster
Edge ut Tampa, Fla telegraphs the
postoflice department that the disease
prevailing there is not yellow fever, but
a severe type of ''b~reakhone" anG that
fumigating the mails will not have my
| effect or prevent the spread of the dis
ease. On the strength OF this dispatch
postal clerks have been ordered to run
into Tampa as heretofore.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
Several Valuable Horses Poisoned.

DUBLIN. Oct. 1.-The f1rst-class stud
comprising tairty hunting horses, the
property of Capt. Holloway, at Clonsella,
near Dublin, has been poisoned. Ten OF
the horses nave died and others are al
most certain to be permanently disabled
if they do not also die. The poisoning is
supposed to have been the work of mali
cious persons.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
Against SUNDAY Train.,

DUBUQUE, la, Oct. 11.--Commissioner
Coffin: addressed q largs mass meeting at
the opera house. A resolution demand
ing the legislature to require the rail-
roads TO adopt an automatic car coupler
and to cease Sunday trains was adopted.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
Balfour,s weirhty Undertaking,

LONDON, Oct. lit is asserted that
Mr.. Balfour is going to London to take
the helm, and endeavor to steer the gov
ernment's policy through the rocks and
shoals of national opposition to the
crimes act. If he does not 90 or send
some one who can carry u his ideas to
the end, the government will oe in a bad
way. Mr.. Balfour will undoubtedly, in
some way, make strenuous efforts to
save the government from. complete de-
feat In the fight against the league, and
it is due te him to say that IL he fails, no
n at present connected with the GOV
eminent CAN succeed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12
A Triple Alliance entered into.

RoMK, octx11.-A triple alliance be-
tween Germany, Austria and Italy has
been renewed for five years, Italy reserv-
ing the right to observe absolute neutral
ity in event of war between Germany aud
France.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-12

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE bridal
season has apparently set in all over the
country, and the Washington hotels are
reaping the results. One hotel here
claims to have twenty-five pairs of we'd
ding tourists at the present moment.
But this hotel has had twenty-seyen
brides at a time.